Alemite 343289 User manual

Service guide
Date of issue January 2020
Form number 671062
Version 2
Model 343289
Mobile battery charger

Description
Model 343289 battery charger is designed to
charge the 20 V battery packs (343291) of
cordless grease guns. The charger’s power
source is a standard automotive 12-24 V
accessories outlet.
WARNING
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference – Before using the
Battery Charger read all instructions
and cautionary markings on the
Charger, battery pack, and products
using the battery pack.
To reduce the risk of injury, charge
only Lithium-ion type rechargeable bat-
teries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing injury to persons or dam-
age to property.
Safety of others
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
CAUTION
Do not expose the charger to rain, snow,
or frost.
To reduce the risk of damage to elec-
tric plug and cord, pull by the plug
rather than the cord when disconnect-
ing the charger. Do not abuse the cord.
Never carry the charger by the cord.
Make sure the cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
Do not operate the charger with a
damaged cord or plug.
Do not operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way.
Do not disassemble the charger.
Do not attempt to charge any other
cordless tool or battery pack with this
charger.
Do not charge the battery pack in a
damp or wet location, or when the tem-
perature is below 32 °F (0 °C) or above
104 °F (40 °C).
Do not store the charger assembly in
locations where the temperature is
below -4 ˚F (-20 ˚C) or above 185 ˚F
(85 ˚C).
Specifications
Input 12 to 24 V
Output 12 to 20 V (1.0 A)
Cord length 6 ft. (1,8 m)
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Battery charger
operation
Make sure power circuit voltage is same as
that shown on the charger specifications
plate. Ensure the Battery properly engages
with the charger’s contacts.
Function of red and green
lights
When the charger is powered on, the Green
light will flash one time.
Green light flashing
Charging
Green Light On
Battery fully charged
Red Light Flashing at 4HZ
Bad Battery condition. The Charger has
the ability to detect a weak or damaged bat-
tery. If this LED function occurs, do not con-
tinue to charge the Battery. Return it to a
service center or a collection site for
recycling.
Red Light Flashing at 1HZ/5HZ
Hot/Cold Battery. When the Charger
detects that a Battery is excessively hot or
cold, charging is suspended until the battery
has normalized. Once battery is at a temper-
ature between to 40° F (4° C) and 104° F
(40° C), the charger automatically switches
to Charging mode. Battery overheating
could be attributed to:
1 Long continuous running
2 Hot ambient temperature
3 One or more cells are damaged
The Battery will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging.This is normal and
does not indicate a problem.
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January 2020 · Form 671062